WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
When the passenger's seat is removed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS after installing the passenger's seat..
When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS..
Seat Cushion
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more
..
3. Remove the front seat..
4. Remove the front seat side cover.
5. Remove the front seat cushion trim..
6. Verify that the continuity between terminals A and B is as indicated in the table.

If not as indicated in the table, replace the seat warmer unit..

Seat Back
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more
..
3. Remove the front seat..
4. Remove the front seat back trim..
5. Verify that the continuity between terminals A and B is as indicated in the table.

If not as indicated in the table, replace the seat warmer unit..

Seat Warmer Switch Removal/Installation
Seat Warmer Unit Removal/InstallationFront Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Detach tab A while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, then detach hook B, clips C, and pins D while pulling in
the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Detach tab E while pulling the front scuff plate in the direction of the arrow
(3) shown in t ...
Opening and Closing the Liftgate/
Trunk Lid
Opening the liftgate (5–door)
Using the electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate, then press
the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate
and raise it when the latch releases.
NOTE
(With the advanced keyless function)
A locked liftgate can also be opened
while the key ...
Closing the Hood
Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and all
loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,
etc.) have been removed.
Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on
the support rod, and secure the support
rod in the clip. Verify that the support
rod is secured in ...